Author: Christopher D. Hudson Publisher: Barbour Publishing ISBN: 160742309X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 178
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Knowing where biblical events happened can help you understand the bigger picture of scripture-and that's what The Bible Atlas and Companion is all about. Based on NASA Space Shuttle imagery, the 75 brand-new maps in The Bible Atlas and Companion feature some of the most precise geographical detail available. The four-color maps cover all of Bible history, while accessible text explains the biblical context and other relevant facts.
Author: Christopher D. Hudson Publisher: Barbour Publishing ISBN: 9781620297445 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knowing where biblical events happened can help readers understand the bigger picture of scripture. Based on NASA Space Shuttle imagery, the 75 maps in this work feature some of the most precise geographical detail available.
Author: Dr Paul H. Wright Publisher: Rose Publishing Inc ISBN: 159636534X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 281
Book Description
Learn about the Holy Land from the man who trains Israeli tour guides! This best-selling Bible atlas was authored by Dr. Paul H. Wright, president of Jerusalem University College (Institute of Holy Land Studies). Over the years Dr. Wright has led thousands of university students and adults on field studies throughout Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Egypt and the Sinai, many to out-of-the-way places not normally seen by students of the Bible. Rose Then and Now Bible Map Atlas is the only Bible atlas with a combination of-- 120 stunning detailed Bible maps Overlays of modern cities and countries so you know where Bible places are today. Incredible insights into the lives of 30 important Bible characters. This Bible atlas focuses on people--not regions--and how the Middle East geography affected their lives and decisions. Paul Wright gives you amazing insights into Bible geography and culture. Know how David's clever understanding of geography and politics led to his marriage with Ahinoam of Jezreel. Discover why Naomi, in the Book of Ruth, couldn't just move back to Bethlehem after her husband's death and use his land again. Find out why Moses and the Children of Israel took the long southern trek from Egypt to the Promised Land, rather than the direct route. More than just an atlas, this work gives you incredible insights into your favorite Bible stories. About the author, Dr. Paul H. Wright of Jerusalem University College: Dr. Paul H. Wright is President of Jerusalem University College (the Institute of Holy Land Studies) located on historic Mt. Zion adjacent to the old walled city of Jerusalem. He also teaches courses on the culture, history and geography of the lands of the Bible. Over the years Dr. Wright has led thousands of Christian college and university students, as well as adults, on field studies throughout Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Egypt and the Sinai, many to out-of-the-way places not normally seen by students of the Bible. He is also an instructor in an advanced educational program for licensed Israeli tour guides at the Yad Ben-Zvi Institute in Jerusalem, and at Tantur, a Christian research center between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Dr. Wright holds the BA degree in anthropology from Bethel College (now Bethel University), an MA degree in the history of ancient Israel from the Institute of Holy Land Studies, an MA degree in Old Testament from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the M Phil and PhD degrees in Bible and Ancient Near East from Hebrew Union College. He is also an ordained minister and has, over the years, been an effective teacher in both adult and children's church ministries. He and his wife Diane have lived in Jerusalem for fifteen years, and raised their two children there. They are active members of East Jerusalem Baptist Church, a small congregation that represents an active mix of dedicated people from all over the world who live and minister in Jerusalem and the surrounding area.
Author: John D. Currid Publisher: Crossway ISBN: 1433519143 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 578
Book Description
Capitalizing on recent advances in satellite imaging and geographic information systems, the Crossway ESV Bible Atlas offers Bible readers a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that blends technical sophistication with readability, visual appeal, and historical and biblical accuracy. All the key methods of presenting Bible geography and history are here, including more than 175 full-color maps, 70 photographs, 3-D re-creations of biblical objects and sites, indexes, timelines, and 65,000 words of narrative description. The atlas uniquely features regional maps detailing biblically significant areas such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Italy, and Greece. It also includes access to online maps and illustrations and a removable, 16.5 x 22-inch map of Palestine. This carefully crafted reference tool not only sets a new standard in Bible atlases but will help ESV readers more clearly understand the world of the Bible and the meaning of Scripture.
Author: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain). General Literature Committee Publisher: ISBN: Category : Bible Languages : en Pages : 156
Author: Thomas V. Brisco Publisher: B&H Publishing Group ISBN: 1433670313 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 802
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The Holman Bible Atlas offers a visual feast through which the reader can explore the world of the Bible. Utilizing 140 full color maps key to biblical events and 140 full color photographs illustrating the land, sites, and archaeology of the biblical world, the Atlas draws the reader into the biblical story.The Holman Bible Atlas begins with an introduction to the geography of the biblical world emphasizing the major physical features of the Ancient Near East with special attention given to the geographical regions of Palestine. Information about daily life and the role of archaeology in recovering ancient cultures are discussed.
Author: John A. Beck Publisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing ISBN: 1627074279 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 592
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With scores of full-color maps, photographs, detailed commentary, and much more, the Discovery House Bible Atlas helps you grasp the vital connection between the land of the Bible and the teachings and events of Scripture. Covering the full sweep of the Holy Land--the Coastal Plain, the Central Mountain Range, the Jordan Valley, and the Transjordan Plateau--this fascinating volume provides big-picture and on-site views that bring new vibrancy and meaning to God’s Word. From little-known cities to famous landmarks, you’ll learn the significance of these locations and why, even today, they are relevant to your relationship with the Lord.
Author: John A. Beck Publisher: Baker Books ISBN: 1493430181 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 272
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The Bible tells the story of God meeting real people in a real time and place, yet we rarely take the time to wonder, Why there? Maybe we have a hard time even picturing where there is. To begin to fully understand the Bible, we must understand the geographical settings of Scripture and how each place participates in the biblical story. With its colorful maps, The Basic Bible Atlas helps us link geography to Bible study so we can understand how place impacted events in the Bible. From Eden to Egypt, from the promised land to Persia, from Bethlehem to the New Jerusalem, The Basic Bible Atlas is a fascinating guide to the land of the Bible. Your Bible study will never be the same.
Author: Holman Bible Publishers Publisher: B&H Publishing Group ISBN: 1433675803 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 266
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It's the quickest way to get the big picture. The Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas packs an amazing amount of information about the physical context of biblical events into a book that's easy to carry and easy to use. And now, with this colorful compact volume, you'll always have these details close by for fast, easy, dependable reference. Included here are more than 300 maps, charts, photos, and biblical reconstructions illuminating the geographical context of key biblical topics like: - Abraham's journeys - The miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt under Moses' leadership - Joshua's conquest of Canaan - David's uniting Israel as one nation - The division of the Kingdom after the death of Solomon - The Babylonian Exile - Jesus' birth and childhood - Jesus' ministry in Judea, Galilee, and Perea - A day-by-day account of Passion Week in Jerusalem - The expansion of the early church - Paul's missionary journeys
Author: Christopher D. Hudson
Author: Christopher D. Hudson
Author: Dr Paul H. Wright
Author: John D. Currid
Author: Tim Dowley
Author: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain). General Literature Committee
Author: Thomas V. Brisco
Author: John A. Beck
Author: John A. Beck
Author: Holman Bible Publishers